THE Private Sector Commission (PSC) recently met to commend the excellent work of Emergency Medical Technicians (EMTs) Phebe Scott and Lynsia Pyle, and fire officer Sandar Walcott.
According to information from the Private Sector Commission (PSC), the three heroes were commended for their professionalism and bravery in attending to a vehicular accident involving a truck driver who was pinned in his truck. Their timely intervention prevented what would have been a life-threatening experience.

During the meeting, PSC Chairman Komal Singh expressed appreciation to the entire team, including Ron Moris, Chief of the Emergency Medical Services, for their excellent workplace conduct.
Singh used the occasion to bring in the focus of the ongoing efforts by the PSC to sensitise its members regarding road safety, a much required matter in the wake of recent spurt in fatal road accidents.
The award-winning crew members related what happened on the day of the accident, and EMT Chief Moris elaborated on the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) applied in such a situation. The PSC was assured that EMTs and fire officers receive extensive training and are well-equipped to perform their work effectively.

The members present in the meeting were encouraged to learn simple first aid and train their employees in emergency response.
This emphasis on preparedness brought out the importance of mass safety awareness in the community. The meeting concluded with the officers being awarded tokens of appreciation for their service to public safety.